Texas library receives grant for computers it never requested

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WHAT: The Madison County, Texas, Public Library received funds to buy 16 new computers to replace nine computers bought just two years ago. The grant also funds a part-time computer-class instructor and a variety of peripherals.

WHY IT’S AN OUTRAGE: The money came from a $9.6 million economic recovery grant awarded by the Commerce Department to the Texas Connects Coalition. The library did not request the funds — possibly because its existing computers were working just fine.